For more than 12 years, Trustworks has been working on developing trust within teams, for leaders, and with organisations so they can perform sustainably.
We see that trust in society is strained. The increasing complexity and constant changes are having a growing impact on the workplace. It is more difficult to resolve the tensions that inevitably arise effectively. And as a result, collaboration has often unintentionally become much harder.
Our
mission
Mission
Our mission is to help develop mutual trust in the workplace, so that people can collaborate with greater confidence and peace of mind. Trust is the foundation of an effective working environment that garners lasting results. Although tensions are inevitable, we guide you in addressing them in a timely and constructive manner. We support teams, leaders, and organisations in developing trust for a positive culture where people help each other and can continue to grow.
Our
vision
Vision
Building, strengthening, or restoring trust is a complex task because trust works slightly differently in every context. We has developed targeted methodologies based on our (international) experience that focus on three levels:
We offer and develop specific services tailored to these levels, with a focus on building, restoring and maintaining trust.
Our values
Creativity:
Creativity is a core value that helps us develop unique learning experiences. Every environment has its own specific context and needs, and our challenge is to translate these into accessible, connecting, and inspirational programs. Together, we discover what works for you and what doesn’t, and this way, we strive for sustainable results.
Commitment:
The impact of development is strongly influenced by the commitment of all stakeholders during preparation, implementation, and evaluation. We encourage the sharing of diverse perspectives so that learning experiences are motivating and optimally aligned with practice. Trustworks remains committed to understanding everyone’s unique context and challenges, enabling us to provide effective long-term support.
Expertise:
Our speciality is trust in the workplace. We continually invest in our expertise, enabling us to facilitate your developments reliably. We work in an evidence-based manner and use scientific research to enhance learning experiences. With our preliminary research on trust, we are happy to build on proven methods and share our expertise within the field.
Sustainability:
Our creative, committed, and expert collaboration enables us to achieve sustainable results consistently. We invest in long-term relationships and focus on the future rather than quick fixes. With a process-based approach, we stand by your side, even in challenging times. We carefully consider the impact we make and contribute to sustainable employability in a healthy working environment.
The
Trustworks
model
The Model
Our founder, Dr Pauline Voortman, developed a practical model for fostering a culture of trust. This approach is further defined in her book ‘Vertrouwen als kompas’ and forms the foundation of the work we do at Trustworks. The model consists of five key elements:
- A clear mission and shared values.
- Well-defined roles, tasks, and responsibilities.
- Strong, supportive relationships.
- Thoughtful self-reflection and mutual reflection.
- Open and effective communication.
